Mark Harmsworth – ClarkCountyToday.com

Opinion: Pennsylvania’s Payback Success – Is it a blueprint for Washington’s counties and cities?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:48:24 +0000

Reducing permit backlogs and setting clear timelines can help Washington communities lower project costs and improve service, Mark Harmsworth argues.

Opinion: California’s $20 fast food minimum wage creates less jobs and lower income

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:13:50 +0000

Study data show California fast food workers now face fewer shifts, higher menu prices, and widespread automation after the $20 wage hike.

Opinion: Will the income tax cause a drop in charitable giving?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:45:26 +0000

High-income households leaving Washington after new tax may redirect donations, possibly shrinking local nonprofits’ funding despite the intended deduction benefit.

Opinion: It’s not just the increased taxes that are driving businesses away

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:43:39 +0000

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues taxes, workforce challenges and economic uncertainty are driving businesses to relocate outside Washington.

Opinion: Democrats signal retreat on the death tax as exodus fears mount

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:38:27 +0000

Mark Harmsworth argues recent moves on estate and other tax policies reflect mounting concerns about high earners and businesses leaving Washington state.

Opinion: Business is already leaving Washington

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:10:52 +0000

Mark Harmsworth argues that recent and proposed tax policies are pushing Washington businesses to consider leaving the state.

Opinion: Washington’s proposed income tax – driving businesses and jobs out of the state

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:20:38 +0000

Mark Harmsworth argues that Washington’s proposed income tax would undermine the state’s economy by driving businesses, investment, and jobs elsewhere.

Opinion: Olympia wants a 4-day work week. It won’t work out as the politicians think it will

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:29:23 +0000

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 2611’s proposed 32-hour workweek would raise costs, strain small businesses, and undermine Washington’s economic competitiveness.

Opinion: House Bill 1834 would create a regulatory nightmare and restricts parental control on social media

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:22:03 +0000

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 1834 would undermine parental authority and create sweeping regulatory and legal risks under the guise of protecting minors online.

Opinion: Who is leaving Washington and why the politicians need to care

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:08:40 +0000

Mark Harmsworth argues Washington is losing higher-income taxpayers and business owners, warning that rising taxes and regulation threaten long-term economic stability.